Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
  
Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
  
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
  
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
  
Humid climates, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
9-5
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
  
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrow
  
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Spores
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
  
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
  
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
  
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
  
PYRUS communis
  
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
  
Pear
  
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
  
नाशपाती
  
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
  
Birne
  
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
  
Poire
  
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
  
Pera
  
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
  
Αχλάδι
  
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
  
Pera
  
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
  
Gruszka
  
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
  
Orbis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pteridophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Filicopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Polypodiales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Aspleniaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Asplenium
  
Pyrus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Maleae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Pear
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Bird's Nest Fern and Pear Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Pear are as follows:
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Pear
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird's Nest Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.